Hebrew Names that Start With J

Jael

Hebrew

"mountain goat"

A unisex Hebrew name sometimes given in Israel to kids born under the goat sign of Capricorn; it's also spelled Yael/Ya'el.

Jacoby

Variation of Jacob, Hebrew

"supplanter"

Jacoby, a surname spin on Jacob shot up the charts in the middle of the 2000's, thanks largely to the popularity of Jacoby Ellsbury, the first Native American of Navajo descent in the Major Leagues,…

Jessie

Variation of Jesse

The -ie version is usually for girls, with the simple e ending—pronounced the same as Jessie—for boys, though the spellings sometimes cross gender lines.

Jonathon

Spelling variation of Jonathan, Hebrew

"gift of Jehovah"

Like many spelling variations of popular names , Jonathon's star rose and is now falling along with that of the original Jonathan. Jonathon occupied the very last spot on the boys' US Top 1000 in…

Joah

Hebrew

"Yahweh is his brother"

A simple and streamlined Biblical name, Joah borne by several figures in the Old Testament. Meaning "Yahweh is his brother" or "brother of God", it could be an unexpected way to honor a family Joe or…

Jaydon

Spelling variation of Jayden and Jadon

Jadon is the original Biblical form of this name, but Jayden is by far the most popular spelling, currently in the Top 20. Jaydon is borrowing from both versions, but not improving the name in the…

Jacobi

Variation of Jacob, Hebrew

"supplanter"

Jacobi is a masculine name derived from Jacob, which has Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter". This form represents a Latin genitive case of Jacobus, essentially meaning "of Jacob" or "son of Jacob."…

Joab

Hebrew

"praise Jehovah"

Joab is the biblical name of an advisor of David, who led many military victories, and is surely much more usable than the burdened Job. A similar option is Joah, a possible replacement for Jonah or…

Jaron

Hebrew

"to sing out"

Not a biblical name, but one with authentic Hebrew roots that's used in Israel; would fit in with the current trend for two-syllable J names. Jaaron, Jairon, Jaran, Jaren, Jarin, Jarone, Jarran,…

Job

Hebrew

"persecuted"

A rare and single syllable Biblical name with a hint of Jude, Jonah, Jacob, and Joseph about it, Job is a weighty choice that may appeal to those who enjoy both heavily Biblical names and short,…

Jody

Variation or diminutive of Joseph

"Jehovah increases"

Quintessentially sweet and innocent unisex name of the 1960s and 70s, now gone the way of hot pants and disco balls.

Japheth

Hebrew

"expansion"

This name of a son of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe, was well used by the seventeenth century Pilgrims. With "Ja" names and obscure Old Testament names both trendy these…

Jehu

Hebrew

"God is he"

A rare Old Testament name that, although short, is resoundingly biblical. It belonged to name the tenth king of Israel, who seized power violently and reigned from about 841 to 814 BCE. Jehu Mountain…